Author: Chester Himes
Title: Run Man Run
Description: London, Frederick Muller, 1967 . First edition. Cloth. A scarce, first UK edition of this compelling work of crime fiction set in New York City, written by Chester Himes. The first UK edition. First published in the US the year prior. In the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. Written by American author Chester Himes, known for his works of crime fiction, often set in America and tackling important themes, including racism and anti-Semitism. In particular, Himes is highly regarded for his Harlem Detective series, many of which have been adapted into film.Set in New York City, 'Run Man Run' tells the story of a white policeman who brutally murders two black restaurant works in cold blood, then attempts to kill a third, who manages to escape on foot.With library stamps from Central Lending Library, Cambridge. In the publisher's cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, generally smart, with evidence of tape removal to the front cover, and another smaller mark to the rear. Further evidence of tape removal to paste downs. Lacking front free endpaper. Front hinge is a touch strained, but holding firm. Dust wrapper is very good, with edge wear and the odd tear. Sunning to the backstrip and rubbing to the wrap extremities. Tape marks to flyleaves. Internally, firmly bound. Library marks to edition page and the odd stamp, including to first and last page. Pages are otherwise bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good.
Keywords: Chester Himes run man run crime fiction new york city run man run None
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Title: Run Man Run
Description: London, Frederick Muller, 1967 . First edition. Cloth. A scarce, first UK edition of this compelling work of crime fiction set in New York City, written by Chester Himes. The first UK edition. First published in the US the year prior. In the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. Written by American author Chester Himes, known for his works of crime fiction, often set in America and tackling important themes, including racism and anti-Semitism. In particular, Himes is highly regarded for his Harlem Detective series, many of which have been adapted into film.Set in New York City, 'Run Man Run' tells the story of a white policeman who brutally murders two black restaurant works in cold blood, then attempts to kill a third, who manages to escape on foot.With library stamps from Central Lending Library, Cambridge. In the publisher's cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, generally smart, with evidence of tape removal to the front cover, and another smaller mark to the rear. Further evidence of tape removal to paste downs. Lacking front free endpaper. Front hinge is a touch strained, but holding firm. Dust wrapper is very good, with edge wear and the odd tear. Sunning to the backstrip and rubbing to the wrap extremities. Tape marks to flyleaves. Internally, firmly bound. Library marks to edition page and the odd stamp, including to first and last page. Pages are otherwise bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good.
Keywords: Chester Himes run man run crime fiction new york city run man run None
Price: GBP 56.00 = appr. US$ 79.97 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 942Q34
- Book number: 942Q34
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